31 Bruschetta Recipes for Every Occasion

At its most basic, bruschetta is an Italian appetizer of toasted sliced bread with various toppings. Often it’s rubbed with garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes, but we’ve never met a topping we didn’t like. From summery fruit to super savory cured meats, there’s no wrong way to make a bruschetta. Perfect for serving at summer cookouts alongside other appetizers or at your next dinner party with some cocktails. Try out Bobby Flay’s recipe of a Trio of Bruschetta to sample classic tomato, white bean and olive tapenade toppings to get started.

Jeff Mauro’s bruschetta straddles the line between sweet and savory— ripe peaches, basil and olive oil sit on over a schmear of goat cheese, all drizzled with a mix of honey, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce.

Ina always likes to serve one really tasty, small bite with cocktails, rather than tons of options, to cut down on the stress of hosting. In this take on bruschetta, she mixes caramelized sweet red and yellow peppers with basil and capers then tops with tangy gorgonzola cheese that gets a quick melt in the oven before serving.

Giada De Laurentiis uses the flavors of caprese salad as the base for her bruschetta. Make a quick no-cook sauce of canned tomatoes, basil and garlic and spread over the top of slightly melted mozzarella cheese for the perfect party bite.